Siblings Of Ilm

Did you know Bayt al-Maqdis is considered to be the epicentre for countering the Dajjal?

The Companions made it a point to travel to Masjid al Aqsa!

Tawakkul Journaling — Beneficial tips!

Masjid al-Aqsa is not only the Qibly mosque (with the silver/black dome) or the Dome of the Rock. It is in fact the whole compound and is also known as Bayt al-Maqdis or Bayt al-Muqaddas (House of the Sacredness).

“…I am invoking You [Allah] by all the names that You call Yourself, that You have taught to anyone in Your creation, that You have mentioned in Your Book, or that You have kept unknown. Let the Qur’an be the Springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness and the pacifier of my worries.”

This Qurʾān is the banquet of Allāh!

Zuhayr’s Hanging Ode: The Wisdom of Age, Good Breeding & Security Zuhayr was considered the best pre-Islamic poet by some, including the venerable Companion ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb (Allah be pleased with him), who praised his poetry for being free of uncommon words, truisms & repetition, unfounded praise, and uninformed opinions. He is considered one of the three best pre-Islamic poets by all. His Hanging Ode is studied in high school & university across the Arab world. In this course, we will read the entire text of Zuhayr’s Hanging Ode, focusing on thematic & stylistic elements, vocabulary, syntax, and a bit of rhetoric. When: Every Friday, Starting Friday 28th June 8 PM - 9 PM (UK Time) 7 Session Course Instructor: Moustafa Elqabbany Course Details: While ʿAntarah’s legacy is concerned with establishing individual nobility, Zuhayr’s is the result of a noble upbringing reaching fruition in old age. In contrast, the legacies of Ṭarafah and Imru’ al-Qays are a combination of being heirs to nobility, taking it for granted & the folly of youth. A typical Arabic ode has three sections: the nasīb, or romantic introduction; the raḥīl, or transformative passage, manifested as the poet’s perilous travel on mount through the desert; and finally, the poem’s purpose, which is typically praise, censure, valour, or philosophical ruminations.  Here, Zuhayr’s Hanging Ode is different. Not only are the nasīb and raḥīl combined, the latter is vicarious: it is not he who travels, but his wife & her tribe. The nature of the raḥīl is also different, as it involves no danger or struggle. The section ends with praise of the tribe’s womenfolk that is so chaste and peaceful, it is the envy of Islamic-era poets.   These two factors, vicariousness & Zuhayr’s refined observation of women, reflect his legacy of security & peacemaking. War glorifies & debases men. Security is a prerequisite for the advancement of women, and thus beauty, in society. The third & final section of the Hanging Ode is a collection of aphorisms.   Zuhayr was considered the best pre-Islamic poet by some, including the venerable Companion ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb (Allah be pleased with him), who praised his poetry for being free of uncommon words, truisms & repetition, unfounded praise, and uninformed opinions. He is considered one of the three best pre-Islamic poets by all. His Hanging Ode is studied in high school & university across the Arab world. In this course, we will read the entire text of Zuhayr’s Hanging Ode, focusing on thematic & stylistic elements, vocabulary, syntax, and a bit of rhetoric. Students will: • Hqave access to recording of the sessions • Access to a Telegram group for discussions with the teacher  Learning Outcomes: • Study Zuhayr’s Hanging Ode, focusing on thematic & stylistic elements. Link to register: https://siblingsofilm.com/courses/zuhayrs-hanging-ode/

SubhanAllah! Such an amazing virtue for the one who recites the Qur'ān!

Many of the Hujjaj are returning from their Hajj trip... This is the Prophetic du'a to make when seeing them... Also ask them to continue making du'a for you!